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Lauren Anderson - Won't Stay Down - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Won't Stay Down, from Lauren Anderson and I like it. Opening Anderson shows her rich vocal skill immediately on pop track, Honey, Call Me Baby, a soulful…
Continue Reading »E-M Records artist: Eliza Neals - Sweet or Mean - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sweet or Mean, from Eliza Neals and joined by guitar player/band leader Popa Chubby, it's a screamer. Opening with Pawn Shop Blues, a solid shuffle Neals picks…
Continue Reading »Third Man Records: Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 - Various Artists - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent 2 cd release, Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 from Third Man Records and it's terrific! Opening with Dirty Mother For You, a classic by Roosevelt Sykes, this classic…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Joe Louis Walker - Viva Las Vegas Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Viva Las Vegas Live from Joe Louis Walker and it's really great! Opening with I'm Not Messing Around, a rolling blues rocker, Walker has lead vocal and…
Continue Reading »Sunday Wilde & the 1 Eyed Jacks - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release from Sunday Wilde & the 1 Eyed Jacks and she hasn't missed a beat. Opening with Willie Dixon's Evil, a slinky, bluesy number with glistening guitar riffs…
Continue Reading »Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners - Blues Power - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to preview the most recent release, Blues Power, by Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners, and it's different. As I listen to it I think... the blues meets Captain Beefheart (Willie the Pimp).…
Continue Reading »Debra Power - That's How I Roll - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, That's How I Roll, from Debra Power and it's a full boat of piano laden blues. Opening with All Night Playing The Blues, Debra Power knocks down…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Michael Lee - Self titled - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release by Michael Lee and it's terrific! Opening with Heart of Stone, a rumbling blues rocker, guitarist/lead vocalist, Michael Lee sets a great pace. With a…
Continue Reading »Jersey Swamp Cats - Go Cat Go - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Go Cat Go, by the Jersey Swamp Cats and it's a lot of fun. Opening with classic, Jump Jive and Wail, The Swamp Cats are running hard…
Continue Reading »Cheyenne James - Burn It Up - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (October 30, 2019), Burn It Up, by Cheyenne James and she's a vocal powerhouse. Opening with classic blues track, Grits Ain't Groceries, James establishes a firm footing…
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